Job Description:
Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a full time position where half the day is spent working as a Library Aide and half the day is spent working as an Instructional Aide at Century High School.
Purpose Statement
The role of the Library Aide is to provide essential support to the instructional program by maintaining the library collections, identifying age-appropriate resources, selecting items to support classroom instruction, and performing clerical functions related to the collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and textbooks.
Supervisory Relationship
Reports to: Building Principal and Library Media Specialist
Essential Functions
Assist in Resource Identification: Aid teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials for classroom and assignment use.
Order Supplies and Equipment: Communicate with the Library Media Specialist (LMS) regarding ordering needs to ensure the availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
Evaluate Library Materials: Work with the LMS to evaluate and maintain the library collection, including repairing and recommending the retirement of books and periodicals.
Instruct Students: Teach students research techniques, use of resources, and provide lessons on book clubs and makerspaces to enhance academic success through library media and STEAM skills.
Maintain Inventory: Keep an up-to-date inventory of library books, hardware/software, media equipment, and instructional materials.
Monitor Student Activities: Supervise students to maintain a safe learning environment.
Operate Media Equipment: Use various media equipment and applications to support instructional and library activities.
Perform Circulation Activities: Manage item check-in/check-out, prepare circulation counts, and handle inter-library loan requests.
Prepare Documentation: Create and maintain manual and electronic documents and reports such as collection statistics, scheduling, renewal information, and overdue lists.
Process Library Materials: Handle the processing of library books, periodicals, software, and related media materials, including barcoding and shelving.
Provide Technical Support: Offer minor troubleshooting and technology support for library services and student devices.
Repair Library Materials: Ensure the availability of books and library materials by repairing as needed.
Create Displays: Develop displays and signage to highlight library resources and facilitate access.
Participate in Training: Attend unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to stay informed and improve job performance.
Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures.
Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
Perform Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills
Operate standard office equipment and use pertinent software applications.
Prepare and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge
Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Understanding of library practices and computer/internet operations.
Abilities
Schedule activities, meetings, and events.
Work flexibly with a wide variety of individuals.
Utilize various job-related equipment.
Establish effective working relationships.
Solve problems and manage interruptions effectively.
Responsibility
Work under direct supervision using standardized routines. Lead, guide, and coordinate others.
Operate within a defined budget. Utilize resources from other work units as needed. Have a continual impact on the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The job requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally involves 10% sitting, 70% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.
Purpose Statement
The role of Instructional Aide II involves providing a variety of complex support processes to the instructional program within and outside the assigned classroom. The primary responsibilities include assisting and designing the daily care of students with significant learning challenges, observing and documenting student academic and emotional progress, implementing instructional plans, making recommendations for improved care and instruction, and addressing the special health care needs of assigned students.
Supervisory Relationship
Reports to: Principal and/or Program Specialist
Essential Functions
Administer First Aid and Medical Assistance: Provide immediate first aid and medical assistance as directed by healthcare professionals and classroom teachers. This may include assisting with self-care plans such as toileting, diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, personal hygiene, dressing, medication, and other daily living activities to meet students' immediate health care needs and develop their daily living and behavioral skills.
Provide Physical Care: Assist students with severe physical disabilities, including lifting and securing students' wheelchairs, seat-belts, or other safety restraints, to ensure self-care for medically fragile students.
Support Instructional Activities: Collaborate with supervising teachers, classroom teachers, and special education teams to adapt, modify, and implement activities, assignments, and materials. This includes supporting instructional and developmental activities, content-area instruction for small groups or individual students and administering tests and assessments.
Attend Training and Meetings: Participate in meetings and in-service presentations such as first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures to acquire and convey job-related information.
Communicate with Staff: Work with supervising instructional and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating academic progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Implement Behavior Management Plans: Under direction, implement student behavior intervention plans (BIP), learning contracts, reinforcement systems, and other strategies to manage and improve student behavior, including crisis intervention.
Maintain Records: Organize and maintain files and records, including instructional materials and both manual and electronic files, ensuring availability of items and compliance with mandated requirements.
Monitor Student Activities: Supervise students during various school activities, including lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, and kitchen to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Operate Instructional Equipment: Use assistive technology and other tools to support student learning and communication, ensuring the effective delivery of instructional programs.
Review Student Learning: Assist teachers by reviewing classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual attention.
Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures.
Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance
Perform Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support classroom and school operations.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills
Perform multiple tasks, including updating skills to meet changing job conditions.
Adhere to safety practices, operate standard office equipment, use pertinent software applications, and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge
Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percents, and ratios.
Ability to read manuals, write documents, present information, and solve practical problems.
Understanding instructional procedures and practices, age-appropriate student activities, safety practices, conflict resolution, and stages of child development/behavior.
Abilities
Schedule activities, gather and classify data, and consider various factors when using equipment.
Work flexibly with others, manage data using defined processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, solve problems, and handle crisis situations.
Work effectively as part of a team and manage constant interruptions.
Responsibility
Work under direct supervision using standardized routines. Lead, guide, and coordinate others. Operate within a defined budget. Utilize resources from other work units as needed. Have a continual impact on the organization’s services.
Work Environment
Perform job functions that require significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, some climbing and balancing, and significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. The job generally involves 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing. Work in conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness and maintain a clean atmosphere.
Experience
Job-related experience is required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Primary Location -Century High School
Salary Range -$19.59 - $19.59 / Per Hour
Shift Type -Full-Time
Salary Grade
SI